Full Time Automation Control Jobs (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Site technical expert in automation control systems.
• Train and mentor less experienced team members to ensure compliance with all company and client safety and technical training requirements.
• Design and develop control systems and software programs. Implement and optimize automation processes. Maintain and troubleshoot control systems and machinery.
• Enforce and follow a strict documentation process for all automation processes and programs.
• Work closely with client teams such as building Operations, and various Engineering, Continuous improvement and other support teams to drive system optimization and project implementation.
• Understand, maintain and troubleshoot control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, ASi bus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Act as the first level of escalation support to both Project Engineers and other less experienced Automation Engineers, during and after business hours.
• Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors and senior leadership for support to restore equipment operation.
• Continually enforces safety to the highest standards by enforcing all company policy and procedures. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent OR 4+ years of equivalent professional experience.
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• 2+ years of experience with PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment.
• 2+ years of experience with Ladder Logic and structure programming from Allen-Brady, or similar.
• Experience acting in a team lead capacity that supports, trains, and mentors less experienced automation engineering professionals.
• Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English.
• 2+ years of experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, programming, and designing HMI and control network components.
• 2+ years of experience with electrical theory, robotics, controls components, automated equipment.
• 2+ years of experience interpreting, modifying, and developing mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures and relate them to others.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• 2+ years of experience of industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems.
• 2+ years of experience in controls design or programming experience.
• 2+ years of system integration experience.
• Problem-solving mindset for debugging systems.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans is required.
• Adaptability and continuous learning to keep up with industry trends.
• Experience driving continuous improvement or programmatic solutions in relation to automated equipment.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders (Operations, Safety, etc.) to coordinate complex maintenance activities.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Must have a proven commitment to Safety
• Must be able to safely and legally operate a vehicle.
• Ability to travel as necessary, including overnight stays.

• Must be able to wear helmets, safety goggles, fall protection harness and safety boots to safely perform job duties
• Must be able to twist the trunk of your body 90 degrees in each direction
• Must be able to squat and touch the floor with both hands
• Must be able to reach your hands over your head
• Must be able to stand on concrete surfaces for extended periods, routinely up to 4 hours
• This position is moderately physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling and climbing ladders
• It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs
• Must be able to safely use a ladder with a 300lb total weight limit
• Must be able to maneuver access areas, as small as 30” vertical x 45” horizontal
• Must be able to comfortably and routinely access rooftops with extension and/or fixed ladders at heights of 15’ to 20’, and occasionally, up to 50 feet +
• This role may be exposed to variable weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, risk of electrical shock, noisy operating equipment and other variable environmental conditions based on location

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